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John Lee
John Lee
李家超
John Lee Ka-chiu, a former policeman, was elected Hong Kong's chief executive in 2022.
Born
7 Dec 1957
Industry
Politics
Job Title
Chief Executive of Hong Kong SAR
Jason Fong, global head of family office at InvestHK, the airport art-storage facility will nhance Hong Kong’s role as an art-trading centre. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Family offices

Exclusive | Hong Kong’s soon-to-open art-storage facility is an incentive for family offices

The complex at Skytopia airport city will be ready this year or early next year and enhance Hong Kong’s role as an art-trading centre.

Hong Kong economy

John Lee hails Hong Kong’s mainland water legacy amid warning over future supply

Education in Hong Kong

Opinion | Cross-cultural education can make Hong Kong a global talent hub

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Hong Kong Sevens

Editorial | ‘Successful try’ at the Sevens proves game changer for stadium

Despite teething troubles at the rugby showcase, fans cheered the new Hong Kong venue that now eagerly awaits a top band and the best in football action.

Argentina fans celebrate after their team won its cup final match against France on the third day of the 2025 Rugby Sevens Hong Kong tournament. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong society

Letters | Hong Kong’s reputation as a talent magnet is at a crossroads

Readers discuss efforts to attract talent to Hong Kong, a custom practised by Hong Kong diners, and the potential rise in diabetes cases.

Hong Kong society

Myanmar-Thailand earthquake: Hong Kong sends rescue team to join aid efforts

Chief Executive John Lee expresses condolences to victims, with one estimate putting potential fatalities at 10,000 to 100,000 people.

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Hong Kong politics

Will Beijing sink Hutchison-BlackRock ports deal with antitrust probe?

While China could argue the sale harms competition or national security, another approach would be to negotiate existing rights for Chinese vessels, legal experts say.

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(From left) Victor Li Tzar-kuoi and Li Ka-shing share a word at the CK Hutchison Holdings annual results announcement in 2018. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong Sevens, Art Basel no match for Taylor Swift’s economic power: experts

City’s ‘Super March’ of mega-events will give the economy a lift but won’t be able to generate ‘Taylor Swift effect’, academics say.

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Hong Kong property

Hong Kong’s home prices fall towards decade low on interest rate, tariff pain

Secondary home prices have declined by a cumulative 27 per cent since January 2022, according to government data.

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Hong Kong politics

Editorial | Price of Hong Kong’s health has to be right for truly sick in subsidy shake-up

Faced with an ageing society and expensive medical advances, Hong Kong’s public healthcare system has revamped its fees.

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Left to right: Sam Hui, Hong Kong deputy director for health; Thomas Chan, Hong Kong permanent secretary for health; Lo Chung-mau, Hong Kong secretary for health; Tony Ko, chief executive of the Hong Kong Hospital Authority; and Simon Tang, director of cluster services of the Hong Kong Hospital Authority hold a press conference about changes to the city’s medical fees on Wednesday. Photo: May Tse
Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong devoted to bolstering foreign ties, John Lee says at Boao Forum

Chief executive touts international connections following Chinese Premier Li Qiang’s call for city to expand global ties.

Chief Executive John Lee has highlighted that Hong Kong had retained third place globally and first in Asia in the latest Global Financial Centres Index. Photo: Handout
Diplomacy

Editorial | Red carpet for Asean visitors the right step

Easing visa formalities for frequent business travellers from this important trading bloc will serve Hong Kong well.

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong should have system to pause labour import scheme, workers’ union says

Federation of Trade Unions says sectors facing rising unemployment need relief, citing impact of arrival of 75,000 workers in past two years.

Family offices

It’s a family affair: inside Hong Kong’s quest to lure world’s wealthiest clans

Two years ago, the government unveiled eight measures with the aim of attracting affluent families so they could set up family offices.

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Hong Kong economy

Food deliveries by drone to take flight in Hong Kong as early as April

One lawmaker also expects authorities to ease civil aviation regulations by October to allow wider usage of commercial drones.

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A drone designed to deliver packages is on display at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. Photo: Sam Tsang
Mergers & Acquisitions

Hutchison stays mum on plan to sell port assets amid Panama spat, China rebuke

No event that might require disclosure was identified, Hutchison said, leaving the onus on shareholders to question the directors at its AGM on May 22.

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Hong Kong tourism

Hong Kong Jockey Club partners with China Travel Service to boost racing tourism

Partnership aims to promote the city as the ‘events capital of Asia’ and highlight equestrian sport in the Greater Bay Area.

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Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Race for third Hong Kong medical school hots up, but which university is ahead?

Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Baptist University and Polytechnic University have now submitted their proposals.

Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong’s John Lee urges Kai Tak Sports Park to boost crisis management

Chief Executive John Lee says some arrangements at the newly opened venue have caused ‘issues’.

Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong to hold next Legislative Council election on December 7

City leader John Lee hopes second Legco poll under ‘patriots-only’ electoral overhaul will be conducted in a ‘fair, just and honest manner’.

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong rolls out smoother entry policy for invited Asean professionals

Scheme allows event attendees and those who can contribute to local economy to make multiple trips to Hong Kong over three-year period.

Hong Kong is working to bolster ties with the Asean bloc. Photo: EPA-EFE
Hong Kong politics

‘Contribute with a political perspective,’ Beijing’s top man in Hong Kong says

Zheng Yanxiong tells business leaders to be vigilant and make contributions to national development at seminar on ‘spirit’ of ‘two sessions’.

Beijing’s top representative in Hong Kong met with business leaders and politicians on Monday. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong society

Ne Zha 2 inspires John Lee to ‘overcome obstacles, forge path’ for Hong Kong

Hong Kong leader reveals on social media he and his wife have watched record-breaking animated film.

Hong Kong society

Editorial | Dream of Hong Kong sports and pleasure hub rests on use of common sense

Top golf tournament and world snooker clash show Hong Kong can still pull the crowds, but it must learn from an embarrassing incident at the second event.

Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong’s new task: go big on international ties, but can it pull it off?

At China’s concluded ‘two sessions’, the nation’s top annual political gatherings, the city was asked to expand international exchanges but to do that, it has to first win many battles.

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Two Sessions 2025

Editorial | Opportunities knock for Hong Kong with role in national development

City’s unique strengths mean it can take lead on international cooperation and exchanges while also benefiting from Beijing’s economic moves.

Zheng Yanxiong, director of the Hong Kong Liaison Office, attends the Hong Kong delegation group meeting at The Third Session of the 14th National People’s Congress of China in Beijing on March 7. Photo: EPA-EFE
Wealth management

Hong Kong finance chief sees US$20 billion of IPOs this year on tech optimism

Companies could raise between US$17 billion and US$20 billion this year, Paul Chan tells tech forum.

Hong Kong

Editorial | Hong Kong’s universities right to target best and brightest

Hong Kong’s leading educational institutions must cast a wide net to attract top students from the city, mainland and overseas.

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